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Native to Know: Indian Pink
Calling all hummingbirds! Indian pink (Spigelia marilandica, Zones 5–9), also called pinkroot, blooms all across the Southern Plains in late spring and early summer. Perhaps one of our showiest native…
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Tough, Hardy Native Perennials for the Midwest
Native perennials are becoming more popular and more available to gardeners every year. They have the merits of being adaptable in our climate, and some need less maintenance because they…
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Great Native Plants for the Northwest
Growing native plants is the gardening equivalent of having your cake and eating it too. Not only are these plants beautiful and more likely to thrive in your landscape, they…
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Great Native Plants for the Northern Plains
Growing native plants is the gardening equivalent of having your cake and eating it too. Not only are these plants beautiful and more likely to thrive in your landscape, they…
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Great Native Plants for Your Region
Growing native plants is the gardening equivalent of having your cake and eating it too. Not only are these plants beautiful and more likely to thrive in your landscape, but…
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Low-Growing, Native Perennials for the Southern Plains
Do you ever have a spot in your garden, usually at the very front of a bed, that needs a short plant? Maybe you even want it to grow up…
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Best Natives for the Northeast
Top pick: Northern maidenhair fern is a textural wonder for the shade Name: Adiantum pedatum Zones: 3–8 Size: 1 to 2 feet tall and wide Conditions: Partial to full shade;…
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Best Native Plants for California
Top Pick: Red-flowered buckwheat may be small, but it has focal-point power Name: Eriogonum grande var. rubescens Zones: 8–10 Size: 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions:…
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Native Perennials to Start from Seed
Growing native perennials from seed is easier than you might imagine. If you choose species that are adapted to your climate and growing conditions, it’s likely that you can start…